Best Fresh Goat Cheese Spread Recipes

Fresh Goat Cheese Spread image

Provided by Food Network

Time 10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 ounces fresh goat cheese
2 to 4 tablespoons heavy cream
8 medium fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 large green onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt
Fresh nasturtium flowers, optional
Warm corn tortillas

Steps:

In a small bowl with a fork, mash goat cheese with enough cream to make a spreadable consistency. Add basil, green onion, garlic, and salt, to taste. Mix well. Garnish with fresh nasturtium flowers, if available, and serve with warm tortillas alongside. To eat, spread a few spoonfuls of goat cheese mixture inside a tortilla and roll up.

Goat Cheese Spread With Fresh Spinach and Basil image

Provided by breezermom

Categories Spreads

Time 2h15m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt (I like to use greek yogurt)
8 ounces goat cheese
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups fresh spinach, torn, tightly packed
3 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped (save one whole for garnish)
1/4 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper

Steps:

Spoon the yogurt onto several layers of heavy-duty paper towels; spread the yogurt to a 1/2 inch thickness. Cover with additional paper towels; let stand for 5 minutes to remove the excess moisture.
Position the knife blade in a food processor bowl; scrape yogurt into the bowl, using a rubber spatula. Add the goat cheese and olive oil; process until smooth, stopping once to scrape down the sides. Add the spinach, basil, and red pepper; process until the spinach is chopped.
Spoon the mixture into a bowl; cover and chill at least 2 hours. Serve with assorted crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 826.6, Fat 73, SaturatedFat 35.4, Cholesterol 122.1, Sodium 841.1, Carbohydrate 8.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 7, Protein 36.1